AD-Duo Tablets 12.5/500 mg (Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage of this medication is one tablet per dose, twice daily. The dosage should be determined based on each patient's current treatment regimen, efficacy, and tolerability, ensuring it does not exceed Empagliflozin 25 mg and Metformin 2000 mg. If blood sugar control is not sufficient with Metformin alone or in combination with other medications like insulin, the recommended dosage includes Empagliflozin 5 mg twice daily and existing doses of Metformin.

This medication consists of two main components and helps regulate blood sugar. Before taking this medication, it is imperative to consult a physician and avoid use if certain health conditions are present. Patients with moderate to severe kidney dysfunction, acute kidney problems, heart failure, or acute infectious conditions may be at risk if they take this medication. Additionally, it is safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women to avoid taking this medication. This drug can lead to rare but serious side effects such as lactic acidosis; therefore, if symptoms like vomiting, abdominal pain, muscle pain, or difficulty breathing appear, inform your doctor immediately. Symptoms of hypoglycemia, or blood sugar dropping too low, can also occur, so it is important to avoid skipping meals and excessive exercise, and to act quickly if hypoglycemia symptoms arise. During the course of this medication, be cautious of symptoms of dehydration and fluid loss, and it is important to frequently check fluid status. Also, the risk of urinary and genital infections may increase, so consult healthcare personnel immediately if symptoms of infection occur. This medication may increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with other blood glucose-lowering agents, so it may be necessary to adjust the dosage of concomitant medications. Before surgery or tests that use iodine contrast agents, this medication should be temporarily discontinued, and it should only be resumed after normal kidney function is confirmed post-surgery. Elderly patients or those with reduced kidney function should exercise extra caution when taking this medication, and regular monitoring of kidney function is recommended. Taking this medication with alcohol may increase the risk of side effects, so avoiding alcohol is advisable. If you experience any unusual symptoms or discomfort while taking this medication, consult your healthcare provider immediately, and keep the medication out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory difficulties accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• constipation
• hypoglycemia
• urinary tract infections
• genital infections
• increased urination

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees.

Appearance

Pinkish purple film-coated oval tablets with a slight brown tint on both sides.

Package unit

60 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP X 6], 10 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP X 1], 60 tablets/bottle